*New this year to the series, the Cycle Youth team will be sponsoring a new Junior X class (11-18 experts), the distance will be targeted to the 1 & 1/2 hour range and will start with the Pro men.

The purpose for the newclass and the shorter distance is to prepare our top junior athletes to competeat a National and international level where they will be racing with riders asfast as some of our pros. The average World Cup-level Junior Expert raceis only 60-80 minutes long, and therefore is the target goal of SERC and GSCevents

35degrees 24' 22" North - 83degrees 35' 04" West

* Individual Time Trial for bonus points Sat @ 4pm

* Cross country race is Sunday

Arguably the most famous trail system in the East the course is fast and flowing with plenty of climbing, a classic mountain bike event, this year an indiividual time trial will spice up the action.

Directions:from BrysonCity: take US 19 South for 9 miles, turn right on NC 28 for 5.5 miles, turn right at the sign for 1.5 miles (gravel road).

Motel: Sleep Inn – Bryson City (9 miles away) (828) 488-0326 rate is $64.99 for Queen double and $59.99 for King bed rooms ask for the Knobscorcher room rate.Camping: Tumbling Waters Campground (828) 479-3814 or www.tumblingwaters.com / Primitive camping at trail head (828) 479-6431 - call ahead as space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Food and restrooms: No food on site (BYOF) restrooms on site. Phone: Cheoah District: 828-479-6431 Web: